Missile Defense Software Engineer Job ID 9961

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) has been solving the technical challenges faced by the military, science community, and industry since 1959. SDL is a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) and provides sensors, small satellites, ground stations, and other enabling technologies to many government agencies.

SDL is seeking a missile defense software engineer to support a senior software technical advisory role in Huntsville, Alabama. This individual will support Missile Defense Agency (MDA) programs. The selected candidate will have demonstrated software engineering expertise and sound knowledge of the application of software systems engineering. The individual will be embedded within the government support software team and have algorithm and simulation (SAS) responsibilities on the Redesigned Kill Vehicle (RKV) program, as part of the Technical Direction Agent (TDA) for the Ground Based Midcourse Defense Program (MDA/GM). The individual will focus on resolution of technical risk and tactical software development through the understanding of the software architecture, intended functionality, and maturity. The candidate may support other missile defense software, modeling, simulation, and analysis efforts.

· Focus on resolution of technical risk for the RKV Module Level TIMs and the RKV design reviews

· Evaluation of algorithms to assess feasibility, maturity, and intended use

· Development of concepts, algorithm modifications, and code modifications to improve performance or resolve issues identified (i.e., a solution-oriented approach not just identifying issues)

· Review of software-related Objective Evidence (OE)

· Manage and execute software development efforts, including the development of software and applications

· Define software-related expectations for technical and design reviews to ensure expectations are clearly conveyed to all stakeholders and panel members

· Build plans of action and motivate action to move the SAS Integrated Product Team (IPT) and the Prime Contractor toward stated goals and objectives for design reviews, post-design testing, and deployment efforts in the future

· Develop approaches that help mature software over time in the context of a fast-moving and politically-sensitive program that must maintain key program milestones to meet flight test and production objectives

· Experience with DoD software engineering, modeling, and simulation policies and best practices

· An active DoD top secret-SCI clearance

SDL Benefits: SDL offers flexible work schedules and competitive salaries and benefits. As a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), SDL also offers unique benefits, such as company contribution of 14.2% of annual gross earnings for retirement for exempt staff and discounted USU tuition of 50% for employees and dependents.